Swimming Lessons

Non-members, please call (406) 586-2817 or email swim@ridgeathletic.com to register.

Members can register online.

we accommodate all levels of swimmers based on ability, rather than age.

BY DOING SO, WE ARE ABLE TO FIT EACH CHILD IN THE BEST POSSIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SO THEY FEEL SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL. WITH ONLY 5 STUDENTS PER GROUP, YOUR SWIMMER WILL GET PERSONALIZED ATTENTION WITH OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. READ THE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BELOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHILD.

Private Lessons

Private LessonS

30 Minutes: $35 Members | $45 Guests
Six 30-Minute Lessons: $165 Members | $210 Guests

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Six 30-Minute Lessons: $22.50 Members | $27.50 Guests
Six+ 30 Minute Lessons: $20 Members | $24.75 Guests

Parent-Tot

Standard ages: 6 Mos-3 Yrs

For infants and toddlers who need a parent in the water with them. Our instructor will coach parents on how to introduce your child to the water with some water games.

WINTER/SPRING MON/WEDS SWIM Schedule

Monday and Wednesday afternoons

Meets 2 times per week for four weeks (8 total lessons)

Clamdiggers, Seahorses and Turtles: 4-4:30pm
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles and Otters:
4:30-5pm
Seals and Sharks:
5-5:30pm

Session 2: Feb 6-Mar 1
Session 3: Mar 6-Apr 5 (No lessons Mar 13-18)
Session 4: Apr 10-May 3
 
MON/WEDS GROUP $80 Members | $105 Non-Members

WINTER/SPRING SATURDAY Swim Schedule
SATURDAY mornings

Meets 1 time per week for four weeks (4 total lessons)

Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles and Otters: 9:30-10am
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Turtles and Otters: 10-10:30am
Clamdiggers, Seahorses, Seals and Sharks: 10:30-11am

Session 2: Feb 11-Mar 4
Session 3: Mar 11-Apr 8 (No lessons Mar 13-18)
Session 4: Apr 15-May 6
  
SATURDAY GROUP $60 Members | $70 Non-Members

WINTER/SPRING PARENT-TOT Swim Schedule
SATURDAY mornings

Meets 1 time per week for four weeks (4 total lessons)

Puddlejumpers: 9-9:30am

Session 2: Feb 11-Mar 4
Session 3: Mar 11-Apr 8 (No lessons Mar 13-18)
Session 4: Apr 15-May 6

MONDAY EVENINGS

Puddlejumpers: 5-5:30pm
Session 2: Feb 6-27

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Puddlejumpers:5-5:30pm

Session 2: Feb 8-Mar 1

 
SATURDAY PARENT-TOT $40 Members | $50 Non-Members

Classes

Clamdiggers Swimming Level 1

CLAMDIGGERS

Standard ages 3-5 or kids 6 and below who have never had swim lessons, or who have limited experiences in the pool

This class is for children with limited or no previous swim experience. Children will learn basic water and safety skills through games, songs, and fun! The class goal is to become comfortable in the water.

A successful Clamdigger will be able to do the following:

  • Bubbles from mouth and nose
  • Bobs-Rhythmic breathing
  • Supported back float
  • Rhythmic kicking
  • Supported jumping in
Seahorses Swimming Level 2

SEAHORSES

Standard ages 3-6 who have had some experience with the water, and those who can complete all Clamdigger skills

This class is for children who are able to attempt floating on front and back with assistance, or who have been through our beginner swim class. Our goal is to learn proper breath control, float using a barbell or similar flotation tool, jump in the water, and be able to fully submerge head comfortably.

A successful Seahorse will be able to do the following:

  • Streamline glide
  • Head lead back glide
  • Streamline kicking
  • Head lead back kicking
  • Intro to rolling over
  • Supported side breathing
Turtles Swimming Level 3

TURTLES

Standard ages 4-6+ who are comfortable going underwater and attempting to swim independently

The Turtle class is for children who have been through at least two sessions and can comfortably submerge, as well as float using a barbell without instructor assistance.

A successful Turtle will be able to do the following:

  • Independent swimming and rolling to breath
  • Supported catch-up freestyle with side breath
  • Elementary backstroke
  • Backstroke
  • Dolphin kick
Otters Swimming Level 4

OTTERS

Standard ages 5-8+ who have completed all Turtle skills or those who comfortable floating without assistance 

This is an intermediate class for swimmers who are able to swim using basic freestyle arm strokes with their faces in the water, and who can float without assistance.

A successful Otter will be able to do the following:

  • Catch-up freestyle with side breath
  • Backstroke
  • Intro to breaststroke kick
  • Streamline dolphin kick
Seals Swimming Level 5

SEALS

Standard ages 4+ who are able to swim full lengths of both backstroke and freestyle, or those who have completed all Otter skills

This is a class for experienced swimmers who are able to swim a minimum of 10 feet using both freestyle and backstroke. Surfers must be able to be comfortable swimming where they are not able to touch bottom, as most of the skills worked on will be in the deeper areas of the pool.

A successful Seal will be able to do the following:

  • Freestyle 10 yards
  • Backstroke 10 yards
  • Intro to breaststroke
  • Intro to butterfly
Sharks Swimming Level 6

SHARKS

Standard ages 6+ or those who have passed all other levels of the Ridge program or an equivalent swim program

This is an advanced class for those who are able to swim at least half of the pool on both their front and back, as well as perform 4 competitive kicks.

A successful Shark will be able to do the following:

  • Freestyle 20 yards
  • Backstroke 20 yards
  • Breaststroke 10 yards
  • Butterfly 10 yards
  • Intro to flip turns

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